Jason Timpf is joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down their top NBA contenders over the start of the season. Jason and Sam discuss whether Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have separated themselves from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Oklahoma City Thunder as the top team in the league. Later, they debate whether Steph Curry's Golden St…

Jason Timpf reacts to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the Phoenix Suns' dominant 127-100 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup. Later, Jason discusses Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks' win over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat without Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Houston Rockets' …

Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks soaring following their rocky start to the season, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors maintaining a top five spot, and Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics reclaiming the top overall spot following their victory over Donovan Mitchell and the Clevelan…

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses which players make the most sense for Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers to target in trades as the season goes on. Later, Jason breaks down what Luka Doncic must change about his game for the Dallas Mavericks to win an NBA Fi…

Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were without Ja Morant, and discusses what must change in Philly to save their season. Next, Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets' 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers and breaks down what has changed for Tyrese Haliburton as he has …

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' 120-117 win over Donovan Mitchell and the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Jason discusses the biggest highlights of the game and what lies ahead for each of these Eastern Conference contenders. Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Celtics - Cavaliers 19:30 - Rockets - Bucks 26:45 - Q&A (T…

Jason Timpf shares his NBA power rankings featuring Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors moving into the top two, LeBron James's Los Angeles Lakers climbing up the list, and Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers remaining in the top overall spot with a 15-0 record! Timeline: 2:45 - Introduction 7:00 - #10 Knicks 11:45 - #9 Nuggets 12:30 - #8 …

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics silencing their critics, Steph Curry returning to top 10 form with the Golden State Warriors, and what's next for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to improve upon following their hot start to the year. Later, Jason discus…

Jason Timpf reacts to five massive performances from around the NBA including Giannis Antetokounmpo's 59-point night in the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Detroit Pistons, Victor Wembanyama dropping 50 points in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Washington Wizards, and LeBron James' 35-point triple-double in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Me…

Jason Timpf is joined by Carter Rodriguez of 'The Chase Down Podcast' to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers' stunning 12-0 start to the 2024-2025 NBA season. The guys discuss the impact of Kenny Atkinson's arrival in Cleveland, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland's improved play to start the season, and how the Cavs depth has become a key source of streng…

Jason Timpf reacts to Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' thrilling 120-117 win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas Mavericks. Later, Jason discusses Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 111-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Joel Embiid's return. Timeline: 4:00 - Mavericks-Warriors 23:30 - K…

Jason Timpf ranks his top five MVP candidates through the first few games of the NBA season. Jason discusses Nikola Jokic's dominant start with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis carrying LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Durant seemingly mastering basketball with the Phoenix Suns before his recent injury. Jason also reacts to Jayso…

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks as well as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Jason discusses Boston and Denver's big wins as well as what is going wrong in Milwaukee and Dallas. Later, Jason shares his NBA power rankings f…

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses the best trade target for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, what the true potential is for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and whether Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are frauds following their hot start to the year. Later, Jason dis…

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, and the Denver Nuggets' 124-122 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Westbrook's big night and what's next for both teams moving forward this NBA season! Timeline 4:00 - Introduction 5:30 - Nuggets/Thunder 23:30 - Heat/Suns 44:30 - Film Study (Timestam…

Jason Timpf reacts to Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors' 118-112 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jason discusses Steph's big night, what went wrong for Boston, and what's next for both teams moving forward early on in this NBA season. #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twitter.com/_JasonLT https://w…

Jason Timpf is joined by the Nerd Sesh guys to answer five big questions through the first few games of the NBA season. The guys discuss if Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder have separated themselves as the clear-cut top contenders for the NBA Finals. Later, they debate whether Steph Curry's Golden St…

Cade Cunningham's elite potential with a young Detroit Pistons team, what situations could give LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers issues, how Steph Curry's return makes the Golden State Warriors a problem, Jayson Tatum's hot start to the Boston Celtics' season, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introduction 7:15 - Cade Cunningham's ELITE potent…

Jason Timpf shares his first edition of NBA power rankings for the 2024-2025 season. Jason shares where LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns, and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks rank following their strong starts to the year. Later, Jason breaks down how the Golden State Warriors have cracked his top five even with Steph Cur…

Jason Timpf reacts to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies' 122-99 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason discusses Memphis' impressive performance as well as what has gone wrong for Giannis and Milwaukee to start the season. Later, Jason answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Timeline: 4:00…

Jason Timpf reacts to Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 105-93 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Jason discusses what's wrong with Wemby to start this season, how Chet Holmgren has gotten off to a hot start, and what's next for both teams moving forward. Later, Jason discusses the undefeated start for Donovan Mitchel…

Jason Timpf reacts to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks taking down Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Buddy Hield's second-half explosion in the Golden State Warriors' win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans without Stephen Curry. Later, Jason breaks down film on the biggest highlights from th…

Jason Timpf reacts to multiple games from across the NBA including Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics pulling away from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and Paolo Banchero's 50-point explosion in the Orlando Magic's win over Tyrese Haliburton and t…

Jason Timpf breaks down whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling through the first few games of the NBA season. Jason discusses the hot start for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, why Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are in a much better position to be competitive than people expected, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' 0-…

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and the Denver Nuggets' 102-87 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off their starts to the 2024-2025 NBA season. Later, Jason reacts to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks catching fire in their 120-109 win over Victor Wembanyama …

Jason Timpf reacts to several games around the NBA including Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' overtime win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' dominant win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and Tyrese Haliburton an…

Jason Timpf breaks down film from Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' dominant win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. What went wrong in Karl-Anthony Towns' debut and just how good is Boston? Later, Jason reviews the film from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' impressive win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Ti…

Jason Timpf reacts to the NBA's opening night games featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics dominating Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks 132-109. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 08:00 - Timberwolves vs. Lakers…

Jason Timpf reacts to a wild Game 5 of the WNBA Finals where Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and the New York Liberty defeated Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx to win the championship. Later, Jason shares his top predictions for the 2024-2025 NBA season including Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics vs. Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks in th…

Jason Timpf concludes his NBA power rankings with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the defending champion Boston Celtics. Jason discusses what Boston must accomplish to enter the "all-time great team" conversation, breaks down the Celtics' biggest strengths and weaknesses, and shares whether he expects Boston to end the season as back-to-back champi…

Jason Timpf is joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to break down the biggest contenders ahead of the NBA season. Jason and Sam discuss whether the Celtics and Thunder have separated themselves as the top tier of teams, if Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are receiving too much disrespect, whether Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are legitimate threats fo…

Jason Timpf goes around the NBA discussing "who's hot, and who's not" during preseason action. Jason reacts to the hot starts for Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics, and Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers. Then Jason breaks down Karl-Anthony Towns' struggles so far as a member of the New York Knicks, LeBron James a…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Jason discusses why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and OKC are ready to make their NBA Finals push after an offseason in which they added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein. Later, Jason breaks down whether Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Denver…

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA preseason. Jason discusses his biggest highlights from the game as well as what his expectations are for both teams with the NBA season quickly approaching. Later, he breaks down Shai Gilg…

Jason Timpf and The Guardian’s Claire de Lune react to the NBA GM Survey, discussing the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Warriors’ Draymond Green being snubbed among the best defenders in the NBA, whether the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic or Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be the MVP favorite, and if Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will regress next seaso…

Jason Timpf reacts to several preseason NBA games including Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in DeMar DeRozan's Kings debut, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs taking on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, and Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Horne…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses why the Karl-Anthony Towns trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves will ultimately help the Knicks despite the loss of Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle. How impactful will Mikal Bridges be alongside his Villanova teammates in Brunson and Josh Ha…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. How will the Klay Thompson fit in with the Mavs following his historic career with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? How can Dallas look to expand their offense beyond "Luka-Ball" to become a more dangerous unit? And what…

Jason Timpf reacts to multiple preseason games from around the NBA including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers looking "ready to go" vs. Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, Steph Curry leading his Golden State Warriors against James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, Karl-Anthony Towns' New York Knicks debut vs. the Charlotte…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason discusses the 76ers' big addition of Paul George this offseason and whether he believes that is enough on top of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to help the Sixers finally break down the door to the NBA Finals. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 0…

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' NBA preseason matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. Jason breaks down why the Celtics offense is a well-oiled machine, the advantages Denver has in this matchup, Russell Westbrook's debut with the Nuggets, and much more! Timeline: 4:00 - Introductio…

Jason Timpf reacts to the best quotes to come out of NBA Media Day. Can Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors count on Draymond Green to be ready to go after a tumultuous 2023-2024 season? Is it time to buy into LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers as reports circulate that JJ Redick has the team more organized and upbeat tha…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LA's offseason moves, where JJ Redick will most help the team, and why the Lakers are one big trade away from being serious NBA Finals contenders. Timeline: 04:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Lakers offseason additions 10-:00 - Laker…

Jason Timpf reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round NBA Draft pick. Jason shares why he LOVES the move for Jalen Brunson and New York...and he can't same the same for Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves.. #Volume Follow Jason Timpf on social: https://twi…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason discusses the impact of Milwaukee's offseason acquisitions, how Giannis and Dame can rebound to top form, and whether he expects the Bucks to return to championship form and compete with the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers in the Easte…

Jason Timpf reacts to Lakers head coach JJ Redick's appearance on the Lowe Post podcast with Zach Lowe. Jason reacts to Redick announcing Los Angeles' starting lineup to start the 2024-2025 NBA season as D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimira and Anthony Davis. Jason explains why he believes LeBron, AD, and the Lakers roster w…

Jason Timpf continues his NBA power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jason shares why Ja Morant's return might be just enough to propel Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Memphis into legitimate contention in the Western Conference. How will Memphis use rookie Zach Edey after a historic career at Purdue? Jason ends the …

Jason Timpf reacts to Joel Embiid's massive contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. Did Philly make the right decision investing so much money into injury prone stars in Embiid and Paul George? Later, Jason continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana Pacers…

Jason Timpf continues his power rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Orlando Magic. Jason discusses why it is time for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers to make a move, how much he believes in De'Aaron Fox and the Kings' ability to make noise in the playoffs with DeMar DeRozan joining, and …

Jason Timpf begins his power rankings ahead of the 2024 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, and Miami Heat. Will Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs break out following a strong offseason headlined by the addition of Chris Paul? What is the ceiling for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers after …